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North Dakota State Falls 60-58 Against North Dakota - Game Recap

North Dakota grabbed a 60-58 win over North Dakota State on Saturday, behind a 15-point effort from Tyree Ihenacho at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center.

North Dakota won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -4.0-point spread.

Amar Kuljuhovic had 11 points for North Dakota and Tsotne Tsartsidze chipped in with 10 points. Tyree Ihenacho had 3 assists for them, while Amar Kuljuhovic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.

North Dakota State got a 14-point performance from Andrew Morgan, who was supported by 12 points from Jacari White. Damari Wheeler-Thomas had 2 assists in a losing cause for North Dakota State, while Tajavis Miller grabbed 10 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed North Dakota State were victorious, as the score was 30-26 at the break.

The rebound battle favored North Dakota as they grabbed 34 boards, while North Dakota State only had 30

North Dakota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Nebraska-Omaha. North Dakota State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. UMKC.